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SH05 VUY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

97,426 mi
Last recorded97,426 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 VUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 97,426 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 97,420 miles

Central Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centeral (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 90,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 90,611 miles

Fuel pipe leaking 3 pipes heavily corroded and wet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour BLUE (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis and body mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength swing arm mounting chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour BLUE (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Mount/Body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis and body mounting area including towing eye mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired patch only spot welded on 1 edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Mounting on Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired swing arm mounting chassis patch hanging off (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Mounting on Axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 84,072 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 75,668 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 75,645 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 69,785 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

corrosion n/s/r inner sill and o/s/r inner and outer sill

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2018 69,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

corrosion n/s/r inner sill and o/s/r inner and outer sill

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 67,745 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes been greased

Fail 20 Sep 2017 67,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 3 Oct 2016 62,845 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 62,839 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,509 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Fail 21 Sep 2015 58,507 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Pass 11 Oct 2014 52,679 miles

advise fuel lines slight corrosion

advise underbody covered in flaky rust

advise underbody showings signs of slight corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2014 52,677 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise fuel lines slight corrosion

advise rear shocker surrounds corroded

advise rear sorings rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2013 47,673 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,783 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 35,671 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perishing slightly

Fail 7 Oct 2011 35,671 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All tyres are perishing slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 32,763 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 32,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 25,154 miles

n/s swivel joints corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2010 25,120 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s swivel joints corroded

Pass 30 May 2009 21,693 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 21,693 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 19,232 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 19,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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SH05 VUY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 55,000 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH05 VUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SH05 VUY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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